988 hotline’s launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults

988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults

Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline, a sign the program is working even as it faces long-term funding challenges.

988 hotline’s launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens, young adults

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.

988 hotline’s launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults

Researchers found 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide since the 988 lifeline launched in 2022.

988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults - The Morning Sun

Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline, a sign the program is working even as it faces long-term funding challenges. Suicide deaths among 15- to 23-year-olds were 11% lower than what researchers expected between July 2022 — when the lifeline launched — and December 2024, researchers wrote in a study published Wednesday in JAMA. “The 9…

988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults

Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline.

Increased calls to 988 hotline associated with a drop in suicides among young people, study finds

A new study finds young people's suicide rates fell after 988 launched, especially where more calls were answered, but funding issues remain.